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$65.9 billion budget for 2025-27 passes NC Senate, heads now to the House
Republicans in the North Carolina Senate released the budget late Monday afternoon, which outlines the current leadership’s ...
Which voters must ‘cure’ ballots in NC Supreme Court race? We now have an answer
The elections board’s interpretation of the cure period, if it holds, appears to raise the likelihood that Riggs will maintain her victory. But further court action could alter the plan.
North Carolina budget plan advances as Senate Republicans double down on tax cuts
North Carolina Senate Republicans have advanced a two-year budget for the ninth-largest state. The proposal that received ...
NC Senate gives initial approval to budget plan that cuts spending and taxes
A number of amendments failed, including one proposed by a Republican to block his party’s proposal to charge a toll on ...
NC Senate approves new state budget with tax cuts, state employee raises and DOGE-style review
Aggressive tax cuts and a 1.25% raise for most state employees are two main features of the NC Senate's 2025 budget proposal, which also includes $700 million for Hurricane Helene relief.